A Story Of Steam - Railway Documentary

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13 жыл бұрын

A short Railway documentary exploring why steam engines appeal to so many people and how they quickly vanished from the railways but made a strong return.
Created by Richard Camp as part of Safir Productions.
Music is by John Beagley and used very kindly with his permission - A great thanks to him for that = )
Documentary was filmed at a number of places such as Knebworth, London, Nene Valley Railway and Crewe Heritage Centre.
Please check end credits for further details and full list of credits.
John Beagley's amazing music can be found here:
www.soundcloud.com/johnbeagleymusic
/ johnbeagleymusic
www.cdbaby.com/Artist/JohnBeagley
Enjoy!

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@trainsanddominoes1 10 жыл бұрын

i didn't grew up with steam but watching thomas got me into steam

@keironbartlett_drums 10 жыл бұрын

The old ways are always the best, trains today are boring metal cans on wheels, steam trains are proud living legends of the railways!

@safirgroup4600 11 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind comments! I've had a lot in mind for a long time. The problems I face though is lack of equipment, money, and time. Working on the former of the two though. Hopefully some point in the future I will be able to get something together =) Thanks again!

@cartersol38 11 жыл бұрын

Well put Mr. Pick. When I saw Tornado eased out of the shop for her trials, I was thrilled. She is another 'Steam-Treasure' and is one great locomotive. I salute the team who had the foresight to embark upon such a venture. My undying repect to you all!

@MrRailroadrunner 11 жыл бұрын

Im just gonna talk for the USA for a sec and say, steam is making a comeback here as well. Some of our railroads are starting steam programs and heritage railroads are also starting to be quite common. Nice job on the video as well. Its great to hear the stories of some of the old crew.

@pearsonba350 12 жыл бұрын

Very well done. As an American, I love the power that US steam represents, but I have to admit the elegance of British steam is very appealing.

@emdman1959 11 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. There really is something magical about a steam locomotives. My dad hand fired steamers back in the early 40's for the new York Central, and I loved listening to his railroading stories. I'm an engineer for CSX here in New York and have run all the newest offerings from GE and EMD and the oldest but I have yet to run a Steam engine. Hopefully some day my dream will come true. Again thankyou for a very good video.

@cartersol38 11 жыл бұрын

I have both fired and driven steam locomotives. My father was a driver in South Africa where steam existed long after the engines in the USA and Great Britain had been put out to pasture. yes. They were brutal at times, and then they were pure bliss. I remember the good and seldom can recall the bad.

@PeakeyFortySix 10 жыл бұрын

A great and very professional & informative documentary you have made - 5*! Cheers, Jack

@geebaco5671 6 жыл бұрын

the whistle sound

@RockyRailroadProductions_B0SS 9 жыл бұрын

A grand documentary of Britain's steam days, what I liked best were the interviews, gave it more life and personality.

@jakedarling7549 8 жыл бұрын

9:34

@StumpfsCurse 11 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing and for all the time you put into it :)

@Fischer0Dude 10 жыл бұрын

Various steam locomotives have been built in South America and Africa that have hit and efficiency of over 20%. Though steam is still more expensive to run. I would like a 50 / 50 mix personally.

@Intercity47GBRail 12 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, thanks for the link!

@safirgroup4600 12 жыл бұрын

Hi John. Do they not have any dedicated steam lines over there? I guess they still run some steam specials and such right? I think the main reason it's still so alive here is because how it affected so many people and so many people worked on the railways back in the days of steam. It is great that the younger generations and future can still see and experience such a heritage. One day, it'll be them who look after that heritage too. Thanks for the comment!

@beeb375 12 жыл бұрын

Excellent job, well done squire

@user-yf4gx9lw6c 6 жыл бұрын

This was a brilliant video

@DeadgoodVideo 11 жыл бұрын

I've just come across this - no idea why I've missed it before. I enjoyed your film very much - nicely filmed and put together, the voice over made sense, the music was really appropriate. And, of course, the subject matter is, as ever, a delight. Very well done - do you have any more?